Najaf airport suspends Iranian flights to comply with US sanctions
Most outlets reported that Najaf airport suspended Iranian flights in compliance with US sanctions, citing a directive from the Iraqi Prime Minister’s office. One outlet added that the airport director confirmed the suspension to AFP and noted the city's significance as a destination for Shia Muslims.
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Najaf suspends Iranian airlines
NAJAF, (Iraq): Iraq’s Najaf airport, a top destination for Shia pilgrims, suspended all Iranian flights on Friday, enforcing US sanctions and leaving travellers scrambling for solutions. Airport director Hussein Muhanna told AFP that “all flights were halted between Iran and Najaf airport following a directive from the prime minister’s office to the governor” of Najaf. “All Iraqi airports, incl...
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Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctions
Iraq's Najaf airport, a top destination for Shia Muslims, suspended all Iranian flights on Friday, enforcing US sanctions, the airport director told AFP.
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Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctions
Najaf airport in Iraq has suspended all flights to and from Iran to comply with US sanctions. This decision comes from a directive issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s office.
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